Black Stalin - We could make it if we try (with lyrics)

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  • Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
  • Black Stalin- urging people to come home
    So the Treasury broke and they say that recession jamming
    And so to foreign countries Trinis start migrating
    They lose faith in their country, they say we gone down the drain
    They say no more could we see happy times again
    But the will to recover in my people I have confidence
    Although many may seem to feel that I talking nonsense
    But the majority of we decide we not going to run
    Because now is the time to show we patriotism.
    For we country facing its darkest hour
    So our people need us today more than ever
    But in our fight to recover, if ever you feel to surrender
    It have one little thing that I want you always remember...
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try, life will be much sweeter.
    From the time Trini analyse just what was the problem
    Yes, we start making very positive moves to solve them
    We fire the old set of managers we had working
    And is a new group we went and we bring in
    And if the goods we require, them new managers not supplying
    When election time come back 'round is new ones we bringing
    For if is one thing about my people I could guarantee
    That they would never ever put party before country.
    And now we country facing its darkest hour
    And our people need us today more than ever
    But in our fight to recover, if ever you feel to surrender
    It have one little thing that I want you always remember...
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try, life will be much sweeter.
    When the Treasury was full and happy times some was enjoying
    Is in Morvant and Laventille poor people was living
    Now the Treasury flat and the country come back to square one
    Poor people remain on the same old ghetto in John John
    But to get we economy return today on sound footing
    Is the same poor people 'Ten days' and COLA they taking
    And without social unrest, poor people paying the price
    Because they know for their country nothing too much to sacrifice.
    And now we country facing its darkest hour
    So our people need us today more than ever
    But in our fight to recover, if ever you feel to surrender
    It have one little thing that I want you always remember...
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try, life will be much sweeter.
    Any time that we hear that Trinbago is facing a crisis
    As loyal citizens it's our duty to stay and assist
    For we know to weself there could never become a day
    When our debts to this country we can repay
    So who want to go could go, I have no objection
    But while outside I want you to have some consideration
    That your country of birth is in its worst day in history
    And we must do what we can regardless where we may be.
    Our country facing its darkest hour
    And our people need us today more than ever
    But in our fight to recover, if ever you feel to surrender
    It have one little thing that I want we always remember...
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try life will be much sweeter.
    We could make it if we try just a little harder
    If we just give one more try, more try, more try, life will be much sweeter...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 225

  • @tillycarpette2505
    @tillycarpette2505 3 місяці тому +8

    July 11th 2024 who’s listening to the Great BS He Was The Best RIP..Sir🥰🥰🤣🥰❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @neetabiroo5663
    @neetabiroo5663 4 роки тому +118

    This man is a GEM please honour him before he passes, bless u sir you will always be my favorite calypsonian ❤❤

    • @Trinijenful1
      @Trinijenful1 3 роки тому +5

      Lyrics for days....

    • @leslie-annbilly6106
      @leslie-annbilly6106 3 роки тому +4

      I second that motion. Give him his crown NOW!

    • @kaficlarke5009
      @kaficlarke5009 2 роки тому +3

      @@leslie-annbilly6106 agree 💯... honour him now

    • @allankhan8754
      @allankhan8754 Рік тому +12

      Too late to late shall be the 😢 😭

    • @taratelemaque8295
      @taratelemaque8295 Рік тому +4

      So true the greatest. I hope his legacy stays on. I love his songs his dance and the way he moves on a stage.

  • @dariusbalgobin
    @dariusbalgobin 9 років тому +63

    Imagine this still relevant today.. more than ever...

  • @shirlymartin7660
    @shirlymartin7660 Рік тому +39

    R.I.E.P peace Leroy Calistie "the black man"another legend has left us but you will always live on forever in our hearts🕊🕊🕊💓💓💓

    • @Raul_Gajadhar
      @Raul_Gajadhar 2 місяці тому

      'Calliste' actually. I am here in 2024.

  • @dislanddiva9330
    @dislanddiva9330 Рік тому +14

    Your many years of hits will remain in our hearts always....Rest easy Black Statlin🙏🏽💔🇹🇹⚘️

  • @nancyjerningan4057
    @nancyjerningan4057 3 роки тому +32

    Whose listening 2021 ? The world is facing its darkest hour. T&T can make it if we try.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @winstonifill6176
    @winstonifill6176 10 років тому +27

    Up too today, the Caribbean remains one of the most political stable places in the world. Its because of social commentaries like this that keep us going.

  • @rennidudesmanramsaran7063
    @rennidudesmanramsaran7063 4 роки тому +27

    Breed born and raised in marabella🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 the home of this legend loving the vibes he brings 2020.

  • @MsT9981
    @MsT9981 Рік тому +13

    Rest in Peace. Leroy Calistie, (Black Stalin) your music will always and forever resonate with us

    • @Raul_Gajadhar
      @Raul_Gajadhar 2 місяці тому

      It's Leroy 'Calliste' And with me too, childhood memories are a flood always. He'll be missed dearly. R.I.P.

  • @TomNovice
    @TomNovice 12 років тому +12

    Trini been away far too long. Love this guy and his feelin'when he sings.

  • @the_shadow_healer
    @the_shadow_healer 4 роки тому +16

    As an Amuru-Khan, I first heard this song at Carifesta 2019 in Trinidad, cant remember the brother who performed it. But I haven’t stopped playing this song ever since, the words are as powerful today as when this song came out. We will make it!!!

  • @debrayoung7040
    @debrayoung7040 3 роки тому +8

    A futuristic legend. 🇹🇹 listen up. “We can make if we try.” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @mauricegaskin5694
    @mauricegaskin5694 8 років тому +41

    when ever I am feeling down this song is always an inspiration for me. great song by a true Caribbean icon. we can make it if we try just a little harder.

  • @bnarine3011
    @bnarine3011 8 років тому +135

    Imagine a song sung some 15 years ago could be so relevant now.

  • @sunshinelizzy1
    @sunshinelizzy1 6 років тому +8

    He sings,
    He can guarantee, that we don't put party before country.. nuh uh, if one party don't win, hands down, the followers not lifting a finger to help. Just sit their blaming.
    Trinidadians needs start giving and stop only wanting
    to get from the country. Build the country man.

  • @davidmarshall8973
    @davidmarshall8973 8 років тому +19

    so relevant today in our sweet T & T, but we will recover great is T & T and GOD bless our nation

  • @ryanholder4501
    @ryanholder4501 4 роки тому +6

    I was a youth man when I hear these tunes, and they were just sweet to me at the time. These Tunes has so many lyrics and messages. Very relevant to what's going on today. Musicians use their music to bring the message to the masses. Amazing Music, Never gets old for me. Sweet for days, Baje.!

  • @novelinricketts4801
    @novelinricketts4801 Рік тому +3

    Well played inning. This is a Song for the Caribbean Islands.
    S.I.E.P

  • @kernorr7805
    @kernorr7805 5 років тому +12

    I got up this morning and was studying how could my land be a failed state? Trinidad is rich in human resource and as the black man said "we could make it if we try"

  • @nulyn3054
    @nulyn3054 7 років тому +6

    Listening in 10/2017.... good music NEVER gets old... 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @hazzydefault7308
    @hazzydefault7308 2 роки тому +9

    Beautifully done. A song that represents the current times. We can make it if we try………. Yes we can by being vaccinated and social distancing. Trinidad has the most beautiful calypsos, Caisos etc and performers. When I hear the steel drums, the hairs on my skin raise because the sounds of the steel drums are the sweetest sounds my ears can hear. Sweet T&T. Black Stalin rendered this beautifully. I listen to it over and over again.

    • @gmailuser3134
      @gmailuser3134 2 роки тому

      Your pores raise when you saw 20,000 plus people without masks dancing & twerking on each other in those fetes last week?

    • @chrisfindley2957
      @chrisfindley2957 Рік тому

      vaccine....the biggest HOAX of 2019 -2022

  • @martyjayy3324
    @martyjayy3324 4 роки тому +6

    Classic Kaiso....Strong Lyrical Message That Will Always Be Relevant,
    Black Stalin Reign Supreme !!

  • @normanmirex899
    @normanmirex899 Рік тому +3

    Rest easy legend. I came across this song few months ago and I thought it was deep. Didn't know anything about the legend because I am from east Africa in a country called Kenya in Mombasa city but I have deep respect.

  • @lennardgordon6112
    @lennardgordon6112 9 років тому +11

    Great music by a great man. Sweet sounds. l

    • @mai3611
      @mai3611 8 років тому +2

      yes indeed

  • @rizzlev4657
    @rizzlev4657 5 років тому +7

    Grew up hearing this play at home. Such a classic. I love it.

  • @shereecenelson2873
    @shereecenelson2873 Рік тому

    We would do it ❤ thanks again for your lovely contribution. 🙏🏼❤💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

  • @sheleenbaynes3082
    @sheleenbaynes3082 4 роки тому +31

    2020 I'm here

  • @cabralbarriteau-foster555
    @cabralbarriteau-foster555 8 років тому +39

    this song is timeless. Been listening to stalin since I was a child

  • @hansverschoormans
    @hansverschoormans 10 років тому +12

    Moving, moving, emotional!!!

  • @ogdenjohn8507
    @ogdenjohn8507 9 років тому +4

    great music Trini those days I remember will never forget big up Trini

  • @Calypsocalover
    @Calypsocalover 10 років тому +34

    One of the few remaining great masters of the beloved art-form of Calypso/Kaiso.. A very powerful and patriotic song. relevant to all peoples of all nations. If we all try a little harder, we can make it.

  • @elvisjames8063
    @elvisjames8063 4 роки тому +6

    This song is so meaningful it give encouragement can be use for the whole caribbean all of us trying to make it ej true Antiguan

  • @markroberts4475
    @markroberts4475 Рік тому +4

    Rip to a legend your music will live on ...

  • @loveniawarner8884
    @loveniawarner8884 9 років тому +9

    Thank you very much for adding the lyrics.

  • @edmundatkinson5424
    @edmundatkinson5424 3 роки тому +1

    Icon icon icon🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Jah bless him

  • @sheresenedd4831
    @sheresenedd4831 4 роки тому +7

    In light of covid 19 we should reflect on this song and abide together to get through this dreadful virus

  • @Desocaman
    @Desocaman 7 років тому +15

    Sounds sweeter and better every time

  • @triniislandstud2571
    @triniislandstud2571 5 років тому +3

    😘😘😘😘 One love my heart feels so gd being able to play this song I love it

  • @lisaking3126
    @lisaking3126 4 роки тому +5

    Still love this song ❤️💙❤️💙💙❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙

  • @akilcharles3473
    @akilcharles3473 Рік тому +1

    Another great Trini legend gone but not forgotten, R.I.P Leroy Calistie aka Black Stalin.🙏🕊

  • @kickstand801
    @kickstand801 Рік тому +2

    R.I.P to one of T&Ts finest. May your legacy live on.

  • @jemutaiegline8206
    @jemutaiegline8206 4 роки тому +5

    Been listening to the raggae version of the song but this classical is more lit!

  • @kirbysammysamuel
    @kirbysammysamuel Рік тому +1

    RIP Legend Dr. Leroy Black Stalin Caliste

  • @camillemoore2461
    @camillemoore2461 4 дні тому

    I Am listening in 2024 And Enjoying The GEM❤❤🎉

  • @naghtingalejocelyn6991
    @naghtingalejocelyn6991 8 років тому +2

    thank you again for your goog lyrics Mister Staline.god bless you

  • @chocolaterosetrini7230
    @chocolaterosetrini7230 5 років тому +1

    2018 and still listening... great icon of all time❤️ black

  • @kevinlaborde3807
    @kevinlaborde3807 4 роки тому +38

    Who still listening sweet t&t

    • @christianacabrera2458
      @christianacabrera2458 4 роки тому +2

      Christiana Cabrera From Trinidad but living in St Thomas VI alway listening to my sweet soca music. Trini to the bone 🇹🇹

    • @shazeemhosein6811
      @shazeemhosein6811 4 роки тому

      2020 October 25th listening

  • @kittywhite1924
    @kittywhite1924 Рік тому

    Sweetness galore, RIP.
    We could make it if we try.❤❤❤

  • @diaramitchell7259
    @diaramitchell7259 9 місяців тому +1

    Sang this for my graduation in 2022 my teacher knew what she was talking about.😊

  • @curtisjoseph9577
    @curtisjoseph9577 Рік тому +1

    He died this morning. What a loss, hope that his legacy lives on

  • @saturinegray986
    @saturinegray986 Рік тому

    RIP great man grew up listening to u will b missed 4 a long time.

  • @marcolopo
    @marcolopo Рік тому

    RIP black stalin I love your song so much. We did a show on your song and i singed it along with my friends RIP LEGEND.

  • @svenjoseph3313
    @svenjoseph3313 Рік тому

    I know right see it everyday of life with ppl u know understand

  • @deanramnarine7343
    @deanramnarine7343 3 роки тому

    Watching in 2021 for HOPE............. Party is being put before country !!!

  • @CleopatraStjohn
    @CleopatraStjohn Рік тому +1

    You will be sadly missed RIP.🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️We love you

  • @sheleenbaynes3082
    @sheleenbaynes3082 2 роки тому +1

    2022 I'm backkkkkk my favorite calypsonian

  • @Pinkosity
    @Pinkosity 14 років тому +3

    thanks so much for posting this classic

  • @nycomedy2905
    @nycomedy2905 8 років тому +4

    Makes me stronger to think . Yes I have life good through God Love!!!

  • @elishajackman7613
    @elishajackman7613 2 роки тому

    Enjoying this in August 2022 in my apartment in NYC 🇺🇸

  • @kadmielfloyd6800
    @kadmielfloyd6800 3 роки тому +1

    i had to do a school assignment using this song and i really glad i chose it because it was the only song on the list that i listened to and loved from the others my music teacher sent

  • @fabian419
    @fabian419 6 років тому +4

    A classic by the black man..

  • @lisaphillip3606
    @lisaphillip3606 5 місяців тому +1

    May 2024 honoring a legend ❤🇹🇹🙏

  • @mekeliamiller4831
    @mekeliamiller4831 Рік тому +3

    Rest In Peace to a cultural icon!!!

  • @GraceForFavor
    @GraceForFavor 3 роки тому +1

    Yes we can make it if we are willing to try yes try a little more kindness try a little patience no road rage no discriminating because of race or age or gender or religious choice love is all we really need nice song love it

  • @marinavictory3165
    @marinavictory3165 6 років тому +2

    God bless our nation 🇹🇹

  • @mastatrooper9940
    @mastatrooper9940 2 роки тому +5

    Black Stalin's contribution to the art form should not go unrecognized. The Man is a Master...

  • @theodorehopkin6706
    @theodorehopkin6706 2 роки тому +1

    A Caribbean classic so relevant for today

  • @ShevonCalliste-x5l
    @ShevonCalliste-x5l 6 місяців тому +1

    My cuz still are round

  • @samanthajf1818
    @samanthajf1818 4 роки тому +2

    Relevant in 2020 We can make it if we try!!....

  • @trini_goddess9890
    @trini_goddess9890 4 роки тому +1

    😻😻 wow so talented love this song omg I'm going to show this to my grandmother 😻❤

  • @derwinsolos
    @derwinsolos Рік тому +2

    2:54

  • @Gazacommandment
    @Gazacommandment 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful tune

  • @deborahjames1070
    @deborahjames1070 4 роки тому +1

    A classic..Bless Up Black Stalin

  • @ubarcusaugier6627
    @ubarcusaugier6627 Рік тому +1

    "Timeless" R.I.P Legend ❤💚💛

  • @izraelsil
    @izraelsil Рік тому

    The legend himself .. Black Stalin 🚀

  • @willymueller3278
    @willymueller3278 4 роки тому +3

    Where are the lyrics ?

  • @emmanuelsharpe4899
    @emmanuelsharpe4899 3 роки тому +1

    2020 and still listening✌❤

  • @ebunny5
    @ebunny5 7 років тому +23

    We cud make it if we try T&T! 👍🇹🇹👍🇹🇹👍🇹🇹👍🇹🇹👍🇹🇹👍

  • @patgopaul2965
    @patgopaul2965 Рік тому +1

    I love his song 🎵 😍

  • @shalenelewis2031
    @shalenelewis2031 Рік тому

    Yr legacy will live on.Sleep in peace Mr Leroy Calliste.Hope his name will be added to SAPA

  • @edwardyounger5530
    @edwardyounger5530 Рік тому

    U are really best from deigo river estate from Jack Roy knows from Jack

  • @teniciawilliams6087
    @teniciawilliams6087 5 років тому +2

    Still relevant still play at every house party I go too in t and t

  • @willymueller3278
    @willymueller3278 5 років тому +1

    Best song ever, but where are the lyrics ?

  • @neishaguy
    @neishaguy Рік тому +1

    R.I.P Dr Leroy Calliste aka The Black Stalin

  • @andrepeters420
    @andrepeters420 Рік тому +2

    Sleep in eternal peace #blackmanout

  • @jazzywillams8165
    @jazzywillams8165 4 роки тому +1

    Good music

  • @chadalous
    @chadalous 3 роки тому

    in 2012 still relevant.....stay strong t&t....

  • @kennethablack2844
    @kennethablack2844 4 роки тому

    2020 I am here. So very true in this present time. 2022 and i still here

  • @blah3854
    @blah3854 8 років тому +2

    well come to Trinidad and Tobago......ssdd....and year.....thanks stalin.....and i trying still.....

  • @ebunny5
    @ebunny5 13 років тому +43

    "Our country facing its darkest hour
    and our people need us today more than ever
    but in our fight to recover,
    if ever u feel to surrender,
    It have one little thing dat I want you always remember
    We could make it if we try
    just a little harder
    If we just give one more try
    life would be much sweeter"
    Rise up Trinis! rise up and don't let our country fall!..don't loose faith. we could make it if we try!!!!

  • @harrybedward5975
    @harrybedward5975 Рік тому

    This is deep. A Medz it from 🇯🇲

  • @christiancopland6008
    @christiancopland6008 7 років тому +6

    In god we put our trust...

  • @031limit031
    @031limit031 Рік тому

    REST IN POWER, THE LEGENDARY BLACK STALIN!

  • @Harriesti08
    @Harriesti08 7 років тому +2

    i love the into of this song.

  • @computing21
    @computing21 12 років тому +3

    love it lovei love it

  • @rodneybest652
    @rodneybest652 10 років тому +2

    love this song

  • @waheedamohammed6989
    @waheedamohammed6989 7 років тому +3

    so true

  • @allanjones9935
    @allanjones9935 9 років тому +4

    My reconnect to the Caribbean moments.

  • @willymueller3278
    @willymueller3278 7 років тому +1

    Man, whatta goooood song !

  • @gaillouis1618
    @gaillouis1618 Рік тому

    ty i needed this for my school